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Happy.
Purchased these for a budget DAW in my house. Slightly directional but that was what I wanted. PLENTY of volume and bass. In fact, if placed where computer speakers usually go, right next to your monitor, these things will blow you away. Considering the next step up for these types of studio monitors (used for studio recording/playback.) are two to three hundred dollars more, these are well worth it. | 45 stars
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great deal
Bought this for my 2 PAR-38. The sheets are big enough so i was able to cut 2 ps from each color. | 45 stars
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Super Sensitive Light Violin Rosin
Cheap but good, I think that have a good quality for me and is smaller.Cheap but good, I think that have a good quality for me and is smaller. | 23 stars
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Sturdy - gets the job done
These felts are what you'd expect from the excellent cymbal manufacturer - sturdy, well-constructed and serve their purpose very well. No complaints here. | 45 stars
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Awesome price for this nice of a "gig bag"
This gig bag is quite awesome. it's very easy to carry around and it's so soft for my banjo! ha.If you don't want to spend the big-bucks for a hard case - this is DEFINETLY the case for you! | 34 stars
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Just What He Wanted
My son is a music major in college. When he asks for equipment he wants good ones. As a mom with children in college I want a good value. I bought this for him and he was delighted with it. It was exactly what he wanted and needed and I got the value I needed This is a great value!Harmon B Model Aluminum Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute | 45 stars
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My Choice Reed for Wooden Clarinets
I just got a Buffet R-13. I used strength 3 1/2 Vandoren reeds before this. My band director was working with me and had me try these out. They had a much clearer and better tone than Vandoren. I would recommend these to someone who is in a high school band who uses a wooden clarinet. | 34 stars
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Great for Guitarists of the Rock and Metal Persuasion
I bought this model amp several months ago at a local Guitar Center. Mainly due to the fact my then current amp was a generic squawk box of absolute zero quality. I walked in, and began my search for a nice $200ish amp.And boy, oh boy, let me tell you I made the right choice. I shopped around the store, trying out every single amplifier of similar price (my range was between $150 and $300) to make the best call of judgment that I could. I plugged in my Ibanez and played to my hearts content, mostly thrashy, deathy stuff. Being mostly a metalhead, the four individual channels (especially Metal and Insane) really appealed to me. The versatility they allow is outstanding. Believe me, you will find a tone you like with this machine. The only complaint is that you do get some effects that you most likely will never use (like Tremolo, or the Echo). And each effects knob controls three separate effects, so you cannot intermingle flange and phaser, for instance. Then again, I almost never use them, so it doesn't bother me in the least.Now before I made a purchase with the salesman who looked like he needed to shower and wash the cigarette stains from his teeth, I played every single amplifier they had of similar price and specifications. I played two different Fender combos, a couple of Marshalls (which were the most expensive, mostly because you pay extra for the marshall name), a Raven combo, and a Crate. Now obviously, I shan't go in to fine detail relating to all of them, but rest assured all these manufactures make decent good models in their own right, and you would not be shorting yourself if you went with any of them, but for shear value, this Line 6 is an excellent choice.I went with this amp because it suits my needs: I play Heavy Metal style music %90 of the time, and the "Metal" and "Insane" channels both sound very nice considering this is a solid-state modelling amp. I loved the tone, and it really gave me that warm feeling inside to play better and louder for the hell of it. Add a little (just a little) reverb and push the gain knob to around 8 and I'm a happy guy. the direct input is also a really great feature, my former bandmates used it often to record late at night when our bassists dad would head off to slumberland.Now, it's obvious that better amps exist. But it would be unfair to rate this amplifier in comparison to, say, a Marshal JCM all-tube model half-stack. So one must consider the context this amp is for. I've used this amp for a couple small club shows, and many people are surprised such a small machine can be loud enough to work in a dingy little cafe or public center.Unless you're playing in the Garden or touring with Heaven & Hell, this is a definite value for the rock guitarist.Bottom Line: Need something versatile and affordable? Look no further | 45 stars
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Nothing suits me better.
A lot of different reeds out there. A lot of mouthpieces and styles and personal preferences. You're pretty much obliged to go out and experiment, considering the old adage that the mouthpiece choice is more critical than the horn, and the reed more than the mouthpiece. (I'm not sure I believe that, but the "butterfly" aspect is appealing.) I play tenor pieces in the 7-7* range, and can find no reed more satisfactory than the old tried and true soft rico. A three pack seems just about right to get me through a few months without worrying about replacement. | 45 stars
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AWESOME
I ordered these and got them in lighting fast time!! Put them on and they are AWESOME!! Made my guitar sound like a whole new Guitar!!! Would buy again!! | 45 stars
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Fine, no problems
I actually decided to use a shoe string to tie the strap to the end of the guitar neck, better balanced. | 34 stars
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all honest bs
these are so frickin awesome. they take all the vibe and shock outta playin. you dont even realize how crappy wood sticks are till you hit these. play with em for 20 min and pick up some woodys. youll drop em quick. these carbos are really cutting edge and i really dig the response off em...even on electronic drums too. very satisfied. glad i got em | 45 stars
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Quality value
Cost more but much better value because they are not warped. They also last longer. Warped are non usable. These are awesome. Been playing 40 years now. | 45 stars
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EXCELLENT value
This is an excellent value considering it chroniciles almost all availble McCartney music videos. One of the rarer ones being C-Moon and then Say Say Say. The audio is perfect and visuals although dated are still enjoyable. This dvd collaboration is something you can have playing at a party in the background or just for everyday use around the home. Some of the video is sort of stock footage repeated in certain parts but this is still excellent due to the audio is the exact recordings from the original soundtracks; it's like listening to the cd. Very nice for it's price and a must have for Beatles/McCartney fans. I highly recommend this and rate it 5 stars. | 45 stars
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Wonderful deal.
This was an excellent deal for a beginner sax student. Considering how much she goes through them! The prices are far better then the music store in the small town she lives in. I've already ordered more. | 45 stars
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Guitar Picks
Well what else can I say; what else would we want to ask. Was brief as well as lucid. Comes well packaged, but of course if a package is received damaged just remember from the outside is done by the carriers; fortunately it arrived as if shipped and received all on the same day also on time. More like a lot earlier than expected, so that was great. Overall, great seller/service. Thanks for the pleasant experience. | 45 stars
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Great Product, Highly Recommended!!!
A good hi hat stand for the money and well made too! For the modest drummer this hi hat stand will not let you down and you should be very pleased with it! | 45 stars
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Meh
Made me flem up and gag more than helped me, but that might just be me. I'll stick with Singer's Saving Grace. | 12 stars
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Save your MIC and cut the background NOISE.
Nice to keep your mic nice and fresh. Plus it protects the head and gets rid of most of the noise while taking a breath. Decent value! | 45 stars
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bulb horn
this was purchased for a band concert that was doing a piece of music that required a taxi horn. this is a nice horn but not for a taxi, the pitch it to high more like harpo marx sound.again it is a nice horn and we use it anywaythe bulb is soft and not hard to squeeze | 23 stars
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Wanda Sykes steals from Miss Ross
First off, the movie is hysterical and Jane Fonda does not appear to be trying that hard and her timing is fantastic, while J. Lo's funniest line about "the pregnant lesbian" is killer, though her acting really does not appear to be improving.One thing to keep in the back of one's mind is that even in times of great celebration, there is still pain, and what is outlined next about the genesis of the movie is quite shocking to some.As many Diana Ross fans were watching their "Monster-in-Law" DVDs, a wave ofsadness took over and from that point never abated. It occured to manyRoss fans that Diana lost out yet again --- this time to emerging divaWanda Sykes. Sykes, who plays Jane Fonda's assistant in "Monster-in-Law" was chosen by the Hollywood elite and Ross was cast aside infavor or Miss Sykes, who,until this point, was seen as a bit of anunsavory comic a la enemy #1 of Rossnation Paul Mooney. Ross fansalready looked down upon Sykes as a gutter-comic who is not in theleague of their dear Tracee Ellis Ross who they have deemed the bestfemale comic since Roseanne Barr or Brett Butler.Ross fans had their hopes pinned on Diana being embraced in a movie ala Barbra Streisand in "Meet the Fockers" in a supporting capacity asit has been generally stated that Diana's image in the U.S wouldimprove from such a well-timed appearance. Unfortunately, Diana wasnot given the role of Viola's assistant in the movie, and some Rossfans are on the defensive decreeing,"Oh yeah --- like that wouldhappen DIANA PLAYING SOMEONE'S ASSISTANT. Of the two women (Fonda andRoss) who is considered the bigger star worldwide".The bonus features of the DVD include the director of the filmextolling the virtues of Sykes and appear to completely ignore thesubject of Diana's potentially having the role -- the omission shouldbe of some consolation but sadly, it only drives the knife in harder. | 45 stars
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Fine
I bought this product to create a "box" to help contain the noise my rock tumbler was making. I live in a small 1 bedroom apartment and this tumbler was so noisy it was simply not acceptable. I have the tumbler (which was very noisy) in the corner of my bedroom with all 4 sides and the top covered with these product. Yeah it stunk for a week or so as there is a smell, but it is no unbearable. After 10 days or so it mostly went away and the product works very well. There is almost no noise that escapes this cube I created. The staff of this marketplace is also very prompt and courteous. I highly recommend this product and this seller - and I rarely take the time to leave reviews! | 45 stars
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Great drum thrown for the beginner
I'm 5'11" and 270 pounds. Not a light load for any drum thone. I've had this for 2 months and so far it has been great. I've not found the sweet spot yet for my drum set, leg length, and drumming style, but it's very adustable and there's still a wide range of adjustments I've not tired yet. The one drawback I've found is the adjusting wing-nut right under the seat the attaches the seat to the riser post keeps coming loose. I'm sure a wrap or two of teflon tape or some other binding material will fix that. Over all very happy with my purchase. | 34 stars
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Quite good for what it is
This is a nylon guitar strap - nothing fancy. The ends are genuine leather (unlike some straps which have leather listed in the ad, and they arrive and turn out to be polyurethane, which doesn't last like leather). What I like about this strap in particular, or at least the one I got, is the nylon is soft and not harsh on the shoulder. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because the Gibson logo stamped on it quickly wore off, and it's not a spectacular or innovative product. It is what it is and is made pretty well. Most of all the one I got is comfortable. If they're all made with the same nylon, yours will be, too. | 34 stars
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Awesome Pedal
I had ordered this sustain pedal because I had accidently broken one of mine which actually was made of a less durable material. I was extremely satisfied with my purchase. This sustain pedal not only feels much more durable than my last one but it also is bigger so that my foot fits better over it. Overall its a great sustain pedal. | 45 stars
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Dunlop Picks
They work as described. A little soft but does the job. I will get harder ones next time but will be Dunlop as always. | 34 stars
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DISCONTINUED?
It's a shame, because this was the perfect flash for gun shows. There, the actions are frequently tied shut for safety, so the only way that you could check the bores was with this .27 caliber light. Maybe it failed because it was put in the 'Lawn & Patio' category! Batteries are still available though. | 45 stars
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Golden Gate Nut extension is the answer.....
If you are not sure you are going to like playing a lap guitar / dobro, then grab your acoustic and put this nut on.I was not sure if I was going to like playing a lap guitar so I tried this nut. Now that I have tried it, i am sure that I will be buying a Dobro.. HOWEVER - the deep full bodied sound you get from using a nice acoustic can't be beat for certain songs. - I would NOT tune the acoustic to OPEN G like you would a DOBRO because of the stress it puts on the guitar. I tuned mine to Open D and WOW what a sound. Have fun. | 45 stars
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great!
I bought this to put on an Epiphone SG with a bad volume pot. I had to drill out the hole because it was slightly fatter than the old Epiphone pot. Also it sticks up a little higher. It feels smooth though. In retrospect I'd probably replaced both volumes and both tone pots next time so they all match. | 45 stars
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WHAT DO I SAY
they are wood and works well. I love beating the cowbell and the sound it produces. Looks like everything is kosher | 45 stars
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Amazing Device!
It's hard to believe what you can get for under $20. I have this hooked this up to the record out of my Jeff Rowland pre-amp. Installation on my computer was hassle free (read the instructions). The bundled software takes an hour or 2 or 3 to get familiar with so don't expect to be ripping vinyl in 5 minutes. The sound quality of the ripped vinyl is great. After ripping and de-clicking (definitely de-click it improves the sound immensely). I export the audio as loss-less FLAC and or AAC using Audacity. The FLAC sounds as good as the vinyl (maybe better as there is no extraneous noise).Since I always listen to entire album sides I do not bother with breaking up the individual songs which is a big time saver.If you wanted your vinyl on your ipod or media player, this is definitely the way to go if you have a real turntable. | 45 stars
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The real deal
There's not much to say about a selector switch, other than it works. I haven't really had any bad luck with the cheaper, mostly plastic selector switches you find in some other guitars -- but this is a much sturdier proposition. You KNOW it's going to hold up.More importantly, one of the standard modifications I like to make to my Stratocaster type guitars is the addition of a push/pull pot that lets me use the bridge and neck pickups together in parallel. (For a diagram, see Dave Burrluck's book, "The Player's Guide to Guitar Maintenance." I'm sure there must be some diagrams posted somewhere over the internet as well.)Anyway, I don't know how to do that with the cheaper switches and there's just something comforting about having the "real deal" under the hood.You'd better learn how to solder, though -- and watch those fingers! | 45 stars
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Good Start
These cards are as promised. They are color coded and laminated, I think they will make it through all four of my kids in tact. The ring is also heavy duty and does not open/close easy so the kids won't strew the card collection on you. There are two complaints I have, however they are minor. The first is the cards need to be a shade bigger. Their current size makes it hard to hold them (as the parent) and have the child see them, as they fit in the plam of your hand. If these were for one person use (ie: an adult teaching themselves) I don't think that would be an issue. Also, for flashing in pairs the letters are upside down, again, not and issue if one person is using them, however with two people the person checking the work has to look at upside down letters. | 34 stars
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Great pedal for the price.
My digital piano came with a very basic cheapy pedal, with shoes on it's was hard to tell that I was pressing the pedal and it slide across the floor a few times. This pedal works great with my keyboard (KORG), I like the feel and the response. The pedal feels a lot like a real piano pedal rather than something flimsily made. | 45 stars
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Good stamp but Dry Ink Pad
Good stamp but Dry Ink Pad. I had to go buy ink and it defeated the purpose of conveniently shopping online :( | 23 stars
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Very nice!
I wasn't sure about these strings,since I usually use Ernie Ball strings.However these are awesome.Great price for great strings.I will be using these strings a lot. | 45 stars
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Good soft side case
As a boy, I carried a hard trumpet case back and forth to school for years and hated it. Picked up this soft case for my son when he started playing. What a difference. He gets comments form his schoolmates on what a nice case it is and how much easier it is to carry around. Room for a horn and mouthpiece and one or two accessories. Not much, but for a student carrying a horn to school, it's good protection for the price. | 34 stars
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Nice, when it works....
Lamp fits perfectly with the stand. The light is very nice: yellowish and soft on the eyes. The lamps, not cheap as another reviewer already remarked, only last for a short little while; way too short! After going through 5 lamp-bulbs in less then 9 months, I call it quits and start looking for another lamp. | 01 star
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Nice instrument
This was a gift for an 8-yr. old. My son, who knows how to play, is teaching him and they are having fun.Sized well for smaller hands.Good tone and action for a uke.Good to have the availability of the baritone instrument! (Soprano is too plinky.)Amazon is a great option when the music stores fail me. | 45 stars
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satisfied amazon customer
This was the sixth installation of planet waves auto trim tuners we've performed for the same customer over the past few years. He swears by them,that makes us all happy! We do appreciate repeat customers! | 45 stars
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No More 60 Cycle Hum, No More Line Noise: Five Stars!
If you want to eliminate 60 cycle hum (only) put the DNRP right after your instrument. If you want to eliminate high gain amplification and/or line noise put the DNRP at the end of your pedal chain, or in your amplifier's effects loop. Starting from 7 o'clock turn the DNRP knob clockwise until it's quiet.Slightly compresses and compacts your notes. Does not cut their ends off. Probably not true bypass. Can be used with 9 volt battery and/or 9V DC adapter center tip negative. A relatively inexpensive alternative to noiseless pickups. | 45 stars
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you get what you pay for
7 keys for under 20 bucks? awesome. They all play in tune and such, which is good. When i got them some of the notes were dead, some keys having more dead notes than others. I opened the harmonicas up and fiddled with the reeds, which helped a little on most of them. So now they all play pretty satisfactorily, with the exception of maybe 10 or 15 notes total (each harmonica having 20 total, 10 blow and 10 draw). The F key is the worst offender for me, with about 3 or 4 notes that dont play unless you have a decent amount of force going through, and it usually does a high pitched squeal if its not enough.that said, with how cheap they are, i got them expecting some flaws, and they actually played a little better than I had expected them to, for their cost.if you are not a serious harmonica player, and just want a couple keys to play over guitar, or maybe record some backup in some tunes, these will work just fine for you.also, the case is real nice. | 34 stars
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muy bueno,
todo salio perfecto, tanto el envio como el paquete recibido, estan esplendidas, la hora de llegada fue la establecida por el vendedor | 45 stars
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The Musical Spoons are used along with a Musical Washboard, Two-Tone Wood Block and other small instruments.
I am a member of a small group of guys called the North Shore Poorboys Kazoo Orchestra. We use Musical Spoons,Washboards,Two-Tone Wood Block, Kazoos and other small Instruments. | 45 stars
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I'd say it was worth every penny
i'm a beginning piper with no teacher, and no one around me with even the slightest interest in bagpiping. so clearly i'm no expert. but this reed is excellent, i only wish i had bought the medium strength. i bought the weak reed, and it works, but it squeeks alot because it is so thin. NOT to say i'm unsatified. but be sure to specify which type you want. | 45 stars
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durable
Love these picks. Last forever and well worth the money. j j j j jj j j j j j | 45 stars
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Tams
They are just what I needed. They are just the right size as well. They even arrived early. Love them!! | 23 stars
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Good option for the beginner.
I played piano in the past, and really wanted to take up folk harp. Even after reading the scathing reviews, I purchased this harp anyway and have been working with it for about six weeks. I'm sure a real harper would turn up her perky little nose at this harp, but what about us mere mortals who aren't harpers yet? I didn't want to spend 2-3 times as much on a comparable Dusty Strings model, only to find I didn't like harp or didn't practice it or otherwise gave it up. This is a good option for beginners. I can always upgrade later if I choose to.As for the harp itself, it looks absolutely gorgeous. It's very light, not too big, and it's comfortable against my shoulder. As for the strings not staying in tune: I read that this is typical for any nylon-strung harp, and that even seasoned strings will need a little tuning every day. You need to be patient. After a month of tuning, the strings are holding the tone well and need only a little adjustment. (hint: when you first get the harp, take a red Sharpie and mark all the C pins on the tuning side. This will make it easier to identify which pin corresponds to which string when you're tuning. If you put the tuning key on the wrong pin, you could tighten the wrong string until it breaks, like I did, twice, oops.)It's true that the lower registers are a little loose, and the higher registers are a little tight, but it still sounds pretty good. The sound doesn't affect my learning or playing either. The sharping levers work well and are positioned to the correct pitch. I recommend buying the Sylvia Woods harp book, and checking out her old how-to videos on YouTube. It's very important the watch how she holds her fingers. | 34 stars
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Great practice amp.
This is a great practice amp for the price. Very good sound for such a small size. | 45 stars
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Biggest hit for birthday!
I just gave one of these to my baby who turned a year old. He didn't put this down until it was time to eat cake! He LOVES it, and so does my 2.5 year old. Good quality, fun and interesting toy to watch and listen to and best yet, not annoying to hear! | 45 stars
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Great Value!
I recently purchased this amp and absolutely love it! It has great sound & I love the extra features that it has for creating different sound effects. | 45 stars
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I am Picky About Picks
I use Wegens, Blue Chips, Star Picks and I hoped this pick would be an inexpensive alternative. No so. I have to type at least 18 words for this review to be complete so this completes my review | 12 stars
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My favorite tipper
I LOVE this tipper! It has a heavy weight and the knob ends have enough durability to really whack the bodhran. I am very pleased with this purchase! | 45 stars
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A Great Sound, but No Control
After much research and testing, I decided to buy this Yamaha FC4 Sustain pedal to accompany my Casio PX-330 keyboard. I opened it up, plugged it in, hit middle C and the keyboard speakers filled with rich reverberation; only problem is that I wasn't stepping on the sustain pedal. Every time I pressed on the sustain pedal, it would act in reverse and cut the sustain. Likewise when I released the pedal, the sustain would resume through every note played, but with no control of how much sustain. I researched for different ways of solving this problem where I concluded it could be a wiring problem (possibly out of phase), or even an incompatibility issue with my keyboard. Needless to say, I decided to opt out and return it. I'm using the meager, but effective, Casio sustain pedal that comes with the PX-330. It's doing every thing I need it to, therefore I'll try a new sustain pedal when it bites the dust. | 12 stars
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Great for Price
Absolutely love this product! I hooked it up through my Bose and I had no problems with the mic quality after that. Cheap entertainment is exactly what I wanted and this is a lot of entertainment for the price. I have been singing for hours and am very satisfied with the quality, very sturdy. Somewhat tricky hookup but eventually figured it out. | 45 stars
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Great Professional Tuner
This is a great tuner. I wouldn't buy it to use on stage or in any playing situation, but doing intonation work as a guitar tech it works flawlessly. I run the Guitar Repair Institute and this little device is standard issue for every student that walks through our door. | 45 stars
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Monitor did not work
The one I picked up at the store had a monitor that did not work. When hooked up to our regular TV it worked fine but that is only half its functionality. I returned it to the store no problem but they didn't have an exact replacement. The one I got instead did not have the camera which was sorely missed by my daughter. I am going to try again but it is not available online yet. | 01 star
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Nice and smooth
Very good motor. Spins very smoothly and the RPM seems to be spot on. Buy it for a great DJ experience. | 45 stars
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Great Rubber stamp, but too large for my uses
This rubber stamp works great. I bought it because my guitar teacher was writing out my guitar chords on a separate piece of paper from the music I am playing, so I found myself going back and forth between the music and the chords. So I wanted to stamp right about the bar, but it turns out that this stamp was too large for that, so I ended up buying the smaller 5-fret stamp, which works pretty well. I could probably still use this larger one for other purposes where I have more space, but fitting this one between lines of music didn't work for me, on the music I was working from. | 45 stars
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static city
I returned the first lightsnake because the light only lit at one end. the second unit makes static after I connected the cable between the lightsnake and my amp. I'm back to recording via line in/mic in by using a 1/8 by 1/4 adapter. good luck. | 01 star
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Nikon D7000 Channel reverse
I bought this microphone to use on my Amazon bought Nikon D7000.The first thing I did when I got it was try and mount it on the camera. FAIL! It would not fit! It was too thick, top to bottom.After careful consideration, (Do I want to waste my time and send it back and risk getting another just like it, or---?) I ended up filing the mount and eventually got a proper fit, and most likely voiding the warranty.Then after a couple test videos, I found that the channels were reversed! What The---??!!My first thoughts were, "Those dang Aussies! They drive on the wrong side of the RODE and their toilet water spins backwards! Do they really know left from right?"Seriously though, I can't 100% blame the microphone until I try another brand against it.But really, would you put the blame on your $1200 Nikon body, or a $250 Aussie built microphone?Aside from the mount issue and channel reversal, I must say it does sound better than the built-in mic. Stereo separation is very nice. The "Dead Kitten" wind muff works excellent, but does cut down a bit on sound quality. The RODE mic isn't as wind sensitive as the built in. So, use the muff only in very windy conditions!I wouldn't say the material and construction was of "Professional Quality" but better than plastic.7 June 2011 UPDATEJust received my new Nikon ME-1 Stereo microphone. Unlike the Rode, it fit first time, no problems. And no reversal on the channels. So, My rating for the RODE goes to a 1 star. No matter how well built and quality of sound, what good is it if it won't mount to your camera, and gives you reversed channels?! | 01 star
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This stuff worked like a charm!!!!!
Really did the job my Pioneer 1250 sounds like it's brand new!!!!! My pioneer is over thirty yrs old and this cleaned it up in no time | 45 stars
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Gator GK 2110
When I got mine, boy was I impressed. The pictures do these injustice, it's so much better than the description that I had to say "WOW" in amazement. Overall it's well worth the price I paid for it, and the Line 6 Pod X3 live, it was purchase for can now be transported securely.I will definitely purchase another for my Rocktron Utopia. If you need a well made gigbag don't hesitate, just buy the Gator GK 2110 and you won't be disappointed. | 45 stars
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very nice
great case my son loves it he had one with his bach and zipper broke he used a bungie cord for a year or more now he looks good again | 45 stars
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Great Straight Tenor Trombone Case
This case is a great upgrade for your straight tenor trombone. It is light, water resistant, doesn't mar easily, and can be paired with a backpack system from Protec. It handled many a marching band bus trip well in its day. My only complaint has to do with the little interior compartment; the lid doesn't shut like it use to because it has been pushed to the left somehow. It's not a big deal, but it does indicate that the construction isn't A+. However, I wouldn't trade this case for any other one. | 34 stars
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CASIO AP38
O STARS. UNLESS YOU ARE AS STRONG AS THE GOVERNOR OF CALIF. AND ARE VERY HANDY WITH TOOLS, SAVE YOUR MONEY. MINE IS UNASSEMBLED ON THE LIVING ROOM FLOOR WITH BRACKETS AND SCREWS MISSING AND A 100 LB KEYBOARD THAT I CANNOT LIFT OUT OF THE BOX BUT I DID SEE THERE ARE NO SREWS AND BRACKETS. NOWHERE IN THEIR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DID THEY EVEN REMOTELY HINT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. | 01 star
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first impression
I recently purchased the Numark PT01 Portable DJ Turntable as well as the Vestax Handy Trax Portable Turntable.The first thing you notice about the Numark is that it looks and feels tougher, stronger. Both are lightweight plastic that I wouldn't want to bang around too much.The Numark's built in speaker is much better than the Vestax. Both sound good when using headphones. I have not yet hooked either unit to a computer or sound system.the thing that I dislike about both of them, is having to place and lift the tonearm on the records. Also you must move the arm towards the record to get the platter to spin.they're more like good "record players" than high qualityturntables.Remember your talking about a whole unit that cost lessthan what some people spend on record cleaning fluids.If your very picky and trying recreate the old days you'dbe better of with a more expensive direct drive turntablewith a nice cartridge.I would recommend these for the casual user not the serious audiophile.btw: mixing and scratching are not recommended.I've only had them for a very short time but with the Numark's lower price and better sounding speaker, I'd recommend it over the Vestax.I will write another review after trying them with the batteries andrecording with a laptop. | 34 stars
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good picks but bad packaging
The package was opened and only 9 of the 12 picks were received. There was no way the picks could have escaped the larger box so Amazon needs to look at the packing of this product. | 45 stars
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Good Enough For The King Of Rock 'n Roll
The Shure 55SHII is the direct decendant of the original Shure 55 that Elvis made famous. That first 55 was actually much bigger than the following models and was affectionately called the "bird cage". I have a couple of those large 55s in my mic collection.Today's 55SHII takes the second, scaled down model, adds an on/off switch and has updated the mic capsule to a quieter, more modern sounding cardiod pattern, which helps control feedback while onstage near monitors or front of house speakers.The recent line that I've seen don't have the fit and finish that the originals have, but they still have that same classic look. And they sound even better today.So if it's the classic rock 'n roll look you want, there's really no other mic to get. Grab a couple of Shure 55SHII "Elvis" mics while they are still making them. If nothing else, they will look cool sitting on your desk or a shelf of memorabilia! | 34 stars
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matrix MR500 metronome
This metronome has a nice big sound but I have two problems with it:1. the blinking light doesn't work--doesn't even come on. And this was a BRAND NEW metronome!!2. It is very hard to manipulate one-handed--the on/off button is hard to find and manage unless you pick it up and use two hands. | 23 stars
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When It's Good, I'ts Very Good
First of all, it needs to said that there are two different versions of Ovation's Applause AE-13 pictured in the ad images, but only one that is actually available. The difference is that one version of the guitar shown, is described with a white maple neck & headstock,& active electronics (battery powered pre-amp), & a 3-band equalizer... but the other version (& the one that is actually delivered), has a red maple neck with passive electronics (no pre-amp), which have only a gain & tone control.Secondly, Applause's Quality Control is not consistent... it's hit or miss.The first AE-13 I received in the mail was substandard... the frets were not properly set, the 4th string buzzed at the 7th fret, , the fretboard was too porous, and the electronics simply did not work... and the guitar had on overall "unfinished" look & feel to it. However, Amazon arranged a speedy exchange & I received a new guitar in a few days.This guitar is a precious little gem! The grain on the fretboard is tight, the red maple neck is simply gorgeous, the frets and bindings are tightly placed, it is extremely playable for a player with smaller hands like me, & the electronics on this guitar sound especially beautiful. It has a very warm, clear, and present tone... and the notes sound especially sweet in the upper registers. And it has the look and feel of a guitar crafted with love and attentiveness.I have owned over 30 other guitars, 3 of them Ovations (proper). But this guitar has turned out to be my all time favorite. I bought this guitar on a lark, just to have something to toodle around on as I thought music was no longer truly relevant to my life. But in the few weeks I've owned this, I've already begun composing & recording again, & making some of the best music I ever have. It is indeed a very inspiring little guitar.When they get it right, the AE-13 is an amazing little guitar. But Applause seems to have an overall problem with consistency. | 34 stars
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A nice inexpensive upgrade
I learned "piano" on a Yamaha portable keyboard but was getting frustrated with the lack of touch sensitivity of the keys as my playing improved. This was a good upgrade for me as I can be more emotive while still keeping the instrument within my budget/skill level. The recording feature is a kick too as you can have a player piano effect. One bit warning for those doing similar upgrades, it did require a bit of a learning curve in terms of adjusting to the different sound of touch sensitivity but now it doesn't sound "weird" to me and I'm glad I made the switch. | 34 stars
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Great item and seller
Great damper pads, I should have bought more immediately but I wanted to try them. They add a whole new sound taking that annoying "dong" echo you may hear in percussions. Great product highly recommend! | 45 stars
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Great fit on my ZOOM H1
The fit is great on my ZOOM H1. I have not had a chance to test how well it blocks wind, but I will soon. For now, Im just impressed with the fit and quality. Price was a little much though. haha. | 45 stars
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Very cheap!!
The blue lights were blinding and the graphic display was upside down. Bad quality!! I would not purchase this item. | 01 star
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Plug In and Go.
Great sound for the money. Perfect for my podcasts and even my audio cd reports. Simplest installation ever, just plugged it into USB and done. | 45 stars
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Good!
I ordered these to put on my dog's collar so he'd sound like Santa's sleigh coming down the street when I take him out for walks. They fill the bill and are quite well made. Other dog owners have asked for them | 45 stars
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beautiful decoration, functional too!
I bought this because it reminded me of my piano teacher from so long ago. It is beautiful, with a mahogany finish, and it works! winds nicely as needed, but I haven't needed to. I use it occasionally when accompanying my son with his violin. But mostly I just look at it. Brings back great memories. | 45 stars
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Great Entry Level Drum Machine
Picked this up a while ago and I must say it is quite awesome. Decided to purchase it based off of some reviews and the fact that it was rumored to be used by some early 90's industrial groups like Godflesh. It takes a bit of getting use to but once you get the hang of programming down it is very fun to jam with.I record a bit as a hobby so if anyone is curious as to it's application with metal than you can check out some of my stuff. I'm still working on becoming fluent with the SR-16 but if you want something that is pretty much ready to go out of the box than give this a try.If you're curious to hear what it sounds like (in the vein of metal) than give this a listen - [...] | 45 stars
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Poor performance all around
Well, my trials with Easy CD/DVD 6 started with consistent lockups while loading on my Windows 2000 machines. A reboot would fix it, yet sometimes it would persist. Roxio had no solutions for this and claimed it must have been another program running at the same time.Once I could get it running I attempted to burn a few DVDs, strangely enough it showed some DVD-RW disks as 1x and some as 2x off the same spindle. (Not very promising).Beyond that It continuously coughed up Buffer Underrun errors, when previous software had never given me error (I'm using a DRU-500 drive).The Underruns literally "wasted" the RW disks I was using, I'm hoping another program will be able to recover them, Easy CD shows "disk unusable". And I am lead to believe it *IS* software related since it's happened now with 3 different media brands.Testing on my second PC running Windows 98 with the same Firewire DRU-500 drive produced the same results (tho the software did load properly).All in all I recommend a strong "do not buy" rating to Roxios newest product. | 01 star
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perfect amp
Picked this amp up new upon the recommendation of a seasoned acoustic player. This amp has such clear tone, especially when strumming(where other amps have a "smearing/muddied sound"). And the digital effects retain the acoustic tone first, and the addition of the effects are very clear and full. Don't let the small size fool you, this amp is quite loud and has that tight closed enclosure response (reminded me alot of my Ampeg 8x10 classic for the clarity and power). In this price class, it isn't possible to beat this combo. | 45 stars
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Awesome Software
I first heard about this software from an audio engineer who was recording my sister in law. This software is expandable and works well with plug ins like Waves Diamond, etc. Can't tell you how amazed at how much it can do and how affordable it is. Highly recommended!!! | 45 stars
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junk
total worthless, might be okay if you have full use of your hand and fingers. way too hard to adjust, just dont waste your cash. good concept very poorly constructed you have to apply a lot of presure to get all the strings to chord and then they buzz. i was very disappointed. [...] | 01 star
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Favorite reed
Not a pro sax player but for past 12 years have been playing several hours every week contemporary praise and worship in non-denominational churches. I always liked Rico Royals from the old high school band days. These plastic coated Rico reeds are great. You don't have to soak them before playing so they never get over-saturated. Just a quick lick to make the mouthpiece seal and they are ready to play. You can put the horn down for an hour or two and pick it up and begin playing immediately since they don't dry out either. Also, the plastic surface is much smoother on the lip so you don't get the big lip callous like you do with uncoated reeds. Great sound too, at least I think so. | 34 stars
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If You're a Music Student . . .
If you're a student of music, this almost certainly is a more than adequate tuner and metronome . I advise purchasing the optional contact microphone for precise tuning. I was glad I did because the internal mike is sensitive enough to respond to ambient noise, which might affect results. Reviews also indicated one's instrument should be fairly close to the TM-40 for best results without the mike.Some reviews led me to believe the metronome would be louder, espcially at maximum. The tone is high pitched enough to be heard over my violin. I stood six or so feet away and heard it well enough, but closer is better.Overall, any student in need of a combination tuner/metronome will find this a good intrument. Having it in hand, I believe $40 is too high, but I got it for a little over $23 and believe that to be a fair price. Cost conscious parents of beginning students will be happy to find the price a little lower at the moment.Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and MetronomeKorg CM-100L Clip On Contact Microphone For Tuners | 34 stars
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Great String
E strings break the most, so I bought two. This brand and model sound great - much better than others. | 45 stars
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smaller than expected, sounds fine
these are smaller than i expected; probably just me. easy to assemble and sounds fine. | 34 stars
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Excellent Value for the Price
I purchased this item for our Yamaha Keyboard. It works great and feels very much like a regular piano pedal. I don't think you can beat the quality for the price I paid. | 45 stars
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Jones Bassoon reeds
Finally I have found decent reeds. I have been disappointed in the past because the MH reeds were too soft. These are much better. | 34 stars
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My Alltime Favorite Crash!!!!!!!
I have two and love them! I play all kinds of music and they sound awesome at any price but the fact that they are so cheap is incredible! I play in a Neil Diamond tribute band and they are extra sensitive for that but I also play mostly metal and they are ALWAYS loud enough. They have such a beautiful tone that dosent get tinny with age like the Zildjian's and Paiste's do and are less expensive to boot, plus are way more durable. Ive alway maintained that I can break a Zildjian at will. They use what seems to be a softer more inferior grade alloy. Some of them sound realy nice but it's realy only a matter of time till they break and your heart right with it. Some Paiste's sound realy great too but its also just a matter of time with those too, also they get realy trashy with age. I recently played a gig where another drummer was gonna let me use his old 2002 ride. I was thinking well it probably sounds better than my b8 ride god knows 2002's cost like 4 or more times what a Sabian b8 costs. So I set it up. I sounded like HELL! I threw my b8 back up so fast! the b8's are louder and are more sensitive at lower volumes than any Paiste and age way better.I have I think broken a couple Sabians over the years ( I've played them since they came out!)but I don't "know" I'm going to break them and when I did it was more like a fluke. The ones I broke were a long time ago and cymbal technology has gotten so much better I feel it would be another fluke if I broke one again. But bottom line the sound awesome plus they're cheap. If anyone tells you different don't listen, find out for yourself because I LOVE them. there is a store near me that has a stack of 16" thin crashes (my favorite. don't like the heavier b8's so much) and if I had the money I'd buy the whole stack and not regret it! LOL[update 07/18/2012] The quality on the newer ones is not what it used to be so I would advise finding a used older one or testing the one you buy first but of course you can't do that when you buy online.Snaredog AKA Neal Babbitt drummer for Coven ( Iron Dick, Mcdonaldland Massacre etc.) | 45 stars
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good sound, poor isolation
I bought this mic based on reviews. I'm recording patient testimonials and informational video for our dental practice. I used to be a sound engineer years ago and I used alot of SM57's and 58's...workhorses. I am using it for video interviews and recording to an H4N. I prefer the reliability of a wired mic for sit down interviews so this was perfect. This mic picks up EVERYTHING!! Even sounds from 20 feet away like it was right in front of you. I should have figured since it is an omni-directional. If you are in a very quite studio this will work fine, but if you are doing an interview in a noisy place (or even with the air conditioning on) it will pick up other sounds that you may not want. Other than that, the audio is good (an 8 on a scale of 1-10). It is not real crisp when hidden under clothing (secured with gaffers tape) but does better if clipped outside of clothing. One great feature is it comes with the conversion to XLR so you can use it with standard audio gear (phantom powered) right out of the box with no other adapters, and the adaptor clips tightly to your belt. | 23 stars
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One of the best stands out there
Tubular stands are taking over the market with their weight to stiffness ratio. It would seem the sturdiness of the plastic parts that make the telescoping happen are superior to many other stands (even with good names) on the market. Only time will tell, but this seems like a winner. | 45 stars
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Got a Bass instead Worst cuctomer service ever. Way to go Austin Bazar
Pretty much sums it up. Austin B didn't really seam to care took a long time to get a rma and credit. Was supposed to be for my daughters B-day. What a joke.The quality of the one i did get was horrible. | 01 star
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Quality construction and sound
This drum was recommended to me by a friend that plays Doumbek professionally. You will have to spend at least double to get a better sounding drum and even then you may not. The seller is extremely helpful and I will look to them for my next purchase. This is an entry price instrument that you can play without apologies. | 45 stars
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As Promised
Ordered this late for Christmas, and item arrived quickly in time for the big day! Good communication, and item was as promised. Thanks. | 45 stars
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Excellent microphone
I purchased this microphone to use with our canon video camera. We have used it to record several music recitals and band concerts and have been pleased with the audio quality. | 45 stars
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missing what I need!
I liked the machine and used it but I am replacing it with the Sony version.The one thing that the Sony does is a 2 second fade in and out. I can't believe I missed this in the reviews. Back to the Sony I use to have with all it's quirks. It is a deal breaker for me to not be able to auto fade in/out. | 12 stars
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Replacement
This works great for my Ion TTUSB. Easy to put on. Seller packaged the product really well! | 45 stars
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Good recorder for the Money
Initially, I had problems with interfacing the recorder with my MAC and I had to go to the ZOOM website (in japan) and download the necessary file to have my Mac Leopard recognize the H4 as a USB DRIVE. The only problem was that I needed a windoze machine in order to upload the file into my SD chip. To get around that problem, I placed the SD chip in a card reader (can be found for $20 bucks) and uploaded the file that way. When that was done, my Mac leopard recognized the SD chip.Before I did all of that, and while waiting for my card reader to arrive, I played the H4 directly into Garageband 08 via my input source. I was able to perform my necessary edits with Garageband and adjust the sound and volumes accordingly. The H4 comes with Cubase LE 2.0 which is OK, but it is only 2.0 and the version is up to 4.0. I did not check to see if Cubase can be upgraded at no cost since I didn't use it.I use the H4 to record our church's readings and homilies for our website as a pod cast. The process to capture the sound as an MP3 file, transfer it to iTunes and then use iWeb to publish the pod cast is quite easy after learning the CORRECT way that the Mac requires to copy and transfer the files.The H4 has two ways of recording the sound you choose; Wav and MP3. If your looking for a quick and dirty way of recording and transferring sound. MP3 is the only way to do it. If your a sound purist, you'll need to record it in Wav. The only problem is most computers will compress the Wav file into MP3 or MP4 in order to play it. So your purity is lost unless you purchase a program to save the Wav files in its raw form. Wav's also take up a lot more memory both on the SD chip and accordingly on your computer.In reality, the H2 is probably more than anyone needs for realtime recording. The H4 had the ability to record 4-channel which can be complicated unless you need that capability. The cost difference between the H4 and H2, base on today's quote on Amazon is not that much different. | 45 stars
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Does exactly what its supposed to!
This thing is great for removing those pesky dust particles that are attracted by static. It will also remove a considerable amount of static itself surprisingly. It wont however, remove finger prints and other heavy grime like that so a wet cleaning would be in store for that. I have owned this brush for about 9 months and it has held up just fine. I didn't have any of the fibers falling out lie some reviewers had said. I take care of mine though. I don't touch the bristles as i know they are very delicate. For the price I am very happy with my purchase! | 45 stars
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